Bronchitis/moving/Renan is coming to visit!-Dec. 9, 2004

I am getting over a bad case of bronchitis. I’ve had an obstinate cough for the past few weeks so I finally went to the doctor and got some meds. I’m finally feeling better though. The doctor cost 60 M TL (approx. the same in CDN dollars, a bit less) and 40 ML for the meds.

I moved last week with a new family for a month since Mehmet’s parents are coming to live with them for a month. The new family, Esma and Mehmet, are really nice. She used to work for Carbone Lorriane also. They live in Maltepe, a district on the Asian side near the sea side. It’s a pretty cool location actually. Lots of shops and great for walks too. Last night I saw the new Bridget Jones movie, sigh, she is so funny. Renne Zellweger rocks! Hugh Grant and Colin Firth aren’t bad too ;)

Renan is coming on Saturday. It’s gonna be a fun packed week. The plan is to go around Istanbul for a few days and then on Tues night head to the Aegean side to the towns of Denizle, Pamukkale,Ephesus and Izmir. Christmas is so close by. Christmas carols are playing on the radio here, surprisingly and some malls have Xmas trees and lights. It falls on a Saturday this year, which is so convenient. Merry Xmas to you all!!!! I wish I could go home for Xmas for a week and see you all. Miss you. Hugs and kisses.